Faxi

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Faxi

Old Norse Dictionary Entry

Definitions

1 faxi

a, m., freq. name of a horse, cp. Sturl. iii. 155; Skin-faxi, Hrím-faxi, Edda; Frey-faxi, Hrafn.; Gló-faxi, etc.

Runic Inscription

ᚠᛅᚴᛋᛁ

Possible runic inscription in Younger Futhark

Abbreviations Used

Common Abbreviations

cp
compare.
cp.
compare.
etc.
et cetera.
Fr
French in etymologies.
freq
frequent, frequently.
freq.
frequent, frequently.
l.
Linnæus.
m.
masculine.
n.
neuter.
p.
page.

Works & Authors

Edda
Edda. (C. I.)
Hrafn.
Hrafnkels Saga. (D. II.)
Sturl.
Sturlunga Saga. (D. I.)
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